Match Report
| Sunderland | Sunderland |  |  | Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Peter Rankin | P. Rankin |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Romero P. Hernandez | R. Hernandez | |||||||||
| Andre Vosahlo | A. Vosahlo |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Ruel Brooking | R. Brooking | |||||||||
| Graham Charles | G. Charles | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 | | Frederico Soler | F. Soler | |||||||||
| Colin Ince | C. Ince | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Adam Howells | A. Howells | |||||||||
| Thomas Helmer | T. Helmer |  | 53 | D | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Gavin Boyd | G. Boyd | |||||||||
| Kofi De Goey | K. De Goey |  | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Matthew Keane | M. Keane | |||||||||
| Nicky Pearce | N. Pearce | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 |  | Gavin White | G. White | |||||||||
| Robert Kitson | R. Kitson | | 61 | M | | 8 | | A | 78 |  | Nahuel Dominguez | N. Dominguez | |||||||||
| Daniel Windass | D. Windass | | 67 | A |  | | 9 | | | A | 65 | | Marcos Carrasco | M. Carrasco | |||||||
| Matthew Carragher | M. Carragher | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 |  | Giulio Miccoli | G. Miccoli | |||||||||
| Brian Scales | B. Scales | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Stephen Beckham | S. Beckham | |||||||||
| Noel Powell | N. Powell | | 62 | G | | 12 | | D | 64 | | Ivan Johnson | I. Johnson | |||||||||
| Michael Bridges | M. Bridges | | 59 | M | | 13 | | G | 63 | | Mick Draper | M. Draper | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Alves | R. Alves |  | 59 | A | | 14 | | D | 56 | | Tim Brand | T. Brand | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Stadium of Light where Sunderland play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 8,374 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Mcgreal.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sunderland are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Mcgreal.
0.00
0-0Sunderland kick off!
2.41
0-0Frederico Soler flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Keane who brings the ball under control. Matthew Keane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
8.58
Adam Howells flicks a high pass forward to Gavin White who brings the ball under control. Gavin White knocks the ball forward to Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
9.47
1-0Robert Kitson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.50
1-0Gavin White sees space and advances. Gavin White puts a great ball through but Stephen Beckham is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
22.29
1-0With vision, Nicky Pearce plays the ball forward to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Hernandez who gathers it comfortably.
27.24
1-0Gavin White flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham runs straight at the defence! Stephen Beckham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Peter Rankin.
28.41
1-0Corner kick to Crewe Alexandra. Gavin Boyd chips it to the near post. Thomas Helmer chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
30.40
Nicky Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Windass collects the pass. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.05
Nicky Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Brian Scales who brings the ball under control. Brian Scales finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.47
Matthew Keane makes a probing pass to Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
36.04
1-0Marcos Carrasco hacks Colin Ince from behind! The referee brings Marcos Carrasco to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Ince stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.28
Giulio Miccoli comes in with a late challenge on Colin Ince. The referee warns Giulio Miccoli to calm down! Colin Ince runs off the knock.
40.27
Nicky Pearce hits a low pass to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Romero P. Hernandez comfortably gets down and covers it.
44.07
Gavin White hits a low pass to Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez advances inside the box! Nahuel Dominguez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Nahuel Dominguez scores for Crewe Alexandra!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sunderland appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sunderland players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off the second half!
49.34
1-1Frederico Soler catches Brian Scales on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Scales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.37
With imagination, Robert Kitson plays the ball forward to Daniel Windass. Daniel Windass knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Scales. Brian Scales is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Romero P. Hernandez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.34
Gavin White knocks the ball forward to Stephen Beckham. Stephen Beckham shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
59.39
Frederico Soler barges into Matthew Carragher. The referee warns Frederico Soler to calm down! Matthew Carragher runs off the knock.
60.42
2-1Sunderland have made a substitution with Michael Bridges replacing Robert Kitson .
65.56
Nicky Pearce catches Gavin White on the ankles. The referee calls over Nicky Pearce and shows him a yellow card! Gavin White runs off the knock.
67.28
Matthew Keane knocks the ball to his team mate, Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli sees Stephen Beckham just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Beckham shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.31
Matthew Keane runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matthew Keane whips in a cross ball towards Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.15
Matthew Keane hacks Kofi De Goey from behind! Matthew Keane is shown the yellow card! Kofi De Goey stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.50
2-1Adam Howells flicks a high ball forward to Gavin White who takes it down. Gavin White hits a low pass to Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli knocks in a cross ball towards Nahuel Dominguez. Nahuel Dominguez makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Andre Vosahlo is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
74.07
2-1Gavin Boyd takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Stephen Beckham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.03
Kofi De Goey flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Windass holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Windass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.03
Sunderland have made a substitution with Rodrigo Alves replacing Nicky Pearce .
79.34
Rodrigo Alves comes in with a late challenge on Gavin White. The referee brings Rodrigo Alves to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.44
Kofi De Goey threads a neat ball through to Matthew Carragher. Matthew Carragher edges inside the box! Matthew Carragher rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Romero P. Hernandez!
87.15
Gavin White flicks the ball to his team mate, Giulio Miccoli. Giulio Miccoli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Peter Rankin (GK)
6
2. Andre Vosahlo (DEF)
6
3. Graham Charles (DEF)
6
4. Colin Ince (DEF)
6
5. Thomas Helmer (DEF)
6
6. Kofi De Goey (MID)
7
7. Nicky Pearce (MID)
6
8. Robert Kitson (MID)
6
9. Daniel Windass (ATT)
9
10. Matthew Carragher (ATT)
8
11. Brian Scales (ATT)
7
12. Noel Powell (GK)
0
13. Michael Bridges (MID)
6
14. Rodrigo Alves (ATT)
5
1. Romero P. Hernandez (GK)
6
2. Ruel Brooking (DEF)
6
3. Frederico Soler (DEF)
5
4. Adam Howells (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Boyd (DEF)
6
6. Matthew Keane (MID)
6
7. Gavin White (MID)
8
8. Nahuel Dominguez (ATT)
8
9. Marcos Carrasco (ATT)
5
10. Giulio Miccoli (ATT)
6
11. Stephen Beckham (ATT)
6
12. Ivan Johnson (DEF)
0
13. Mick Draper (GK)
0
14. Tim Brand (DEF)
0